A resident is lying on her left side.Her upper leg is sharply flexed.Her lower arm is behind her.This position is _____ position.
A)The supine
B)Fowler's
C)Sims'
D)The prone

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The described position matches the Sims' position, which is used for rectal examination, enema administration or to relieve pressure on the sacrum or hip. The supine position is lying on the back, Fowler's position is an upright sitting position with the head raised, and the prone position is lying face down.

A Resident Is Lying on Her Left Side